Lincoln blood drive Monday         

[JULY 7, 2005]  Patriotism runs high in the month of July with fireworks and remembrance of those who shed their blood for our freedom. Americans are asked to help their communities and their fellow citizens who are in the hospitals and in need of lifesaving or life-sustaining blood transfusions. Blood donors are always needed and especially during the summer when people are out of town or on vacations. Consequently, area hospitals and the Central Illinois Community Blood Center are asking the public to help replenish local hospital blood supplies by donating blood.

The next drive will be on Monday, from noon to 6 p.m., at the Logan County Paramedic Association building, 1300 N. Postville Drive in Lincoln. The public is asked to give blood.

To make blood donations more enjoyable, donors are asked to bring a friend. Donating together with a friend or relative is a tremendous experience. And to make it more convenient, appointments can also be requested.

The Central Illinois Community Blood Center is a not-for-profit organization that provides to blood to 20 area hospitals.

For more information about donating blood or sponsoring a blood drive, please call the CICBC toll-free at (866) GIVE BLD [1 [phone]].

For information about blood drives, blood facts, blood types and other information, please visit www.cicbc.org.

[Central Illinois Community Blood Center news release]